INSEEC U. implements ESG at all levels

Since 2014, the higher education group has involved all of its stakeholders in the implementation of responsible academic and environmental programmes. Catherine Lespine, CEO, and Bertrand Pivin, Partner at Apax Partners, examine this ambitious project, which has been successful both in France and abroad.

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08.04.2019
CEO Interviews

THOM Europe’s earnest and resolute ESG programme

Responsible sourcing, human resources more involved in employees’ growth and development and safety in the workplace are central to THOM Europe’s sustainability initiatives. Today, Europe’s leading jewellery seller would like to go even further and is aiming for excellence in ESG, as Romain Peninque, the group’s CEO, explains.

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08.04.2019
CEO Interviews

Venture Philanthropy maximises the social impact of major charities

Created nearly 10 years ago by Maurice Tchenio, the AlphaOmega Foundation uses private equity methods to efficiently support major charitable institutions and help extend their reach. Elisabeth Elkrief, Managing Director of the AlphaOmega Foundation explains the principles and objectives of this unique foundation that is coupled with an endowment fund invested in private equity.

3MN
08.04.2019
Words from experts

ESG is Apax Partners’ fourth value-creation axis

Since 2011, Apax Partners has made a point of supporting portfolio companies in the development and monitoring of a clear ESG roadmap. The objective is to make corporate social responsibility a powerful driver of financial and non-financial performance. Sophie Uzan, Head of HR and ESG, and Bertrand Pivin, Partner, discuss this ambitious objective.

In connection with Capgemini group’s proposed friendly takeover bid for Altran’s shares, Apax Partners and Altamir have entered into an agreement with the Capgemini group to sell their entire interest in the share capital of Altran for €14.00 per share (after payment of the €0.24 dividend per share).

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